The Los Angeles Lakers have a new coat for the next NBA season. The Californian franchise has decided to be in black. A jersey called “Hollywood Nigths”. For the formalization of this new jersey that will be worn occasionally, Kobe Bryant, uncertain for the preseason, was loaned to the photo shoot.

Jaennie Buss, the Lakers executive explained in remarks reported by BasketUSA that the reason for such a design and name. “For many years, we wanted to offer a black suit for the Lakers. It will never replace our purple and gold colors with which we have won titles. (…) Hollywood is a town where we work hard. This is where we find the industry which supports the city and Hollywood Nights is a tribute to all those people. “